Comparison

CodeSnack IDE vs eNES

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CodeSnack IDE

This mobile IDE allows you to write, run, and deploy code on your device. It offers AI-powered features for project creation, bug fixing, and code explanation, supporting 18 programming languages and various project templates.

Highlights
  • AI-generated project creation
  • Smart bug detection and fixes
  • Code explanation and Q&A
  • Write and run code like on PC/Mac
  • Develop web and mobile apps
  • Install dependencies via Linux terminal
  • Supports 18 programming languages
Features
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A real IDE on your phone and tablet, with an AI Agent that works inside your own Cloud Container. Ask the Agent for a change. It edits, runs and tests. You review every step and Undo any Task. Write, run and debug in 18 languages, in a Linux terminal that installs anything. Start from a Template or an example, keep your Projects on every device. AI AGENT Describe the task. The Agent edits your files, runs the code and fixes what breaks, inside your Cloud Container, where you see every file and every command. Build does the work. Plan writes the steps first. Teach me coaches you while you write the code yourself. Hold the mic and say the task. Get a notification when a Task is done or needs you. Generate a whole Project from one description. PLAN FIRST, UNDO ANY TASK Read the plan before the Agent touches a file. Every Task is one Undo away. CODE EDITOR AND RUN Open a file, press Run, read the console. The compiler or interpreter for your language is already installed. Autocompletion and linting come from real language servers. A REAL LINUX TERMINAL Ubuntu with apt, npm, pip and whatever else you install. It stays installed in your Cloud Container. PROJECTS AND TEMPLATES 50+ Templates: React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Express, Django, Laravel, Ionic, React Native, Blazor, and a plain starter for every language. PREVIEW Run a web Project and open it in the in-app Browser, with Pro. GIT Clone, commit, push and pull, with Pro. LEARN BY EXAMPLE 1,600+ runnable examples, 1,000+ of them free. Open one, run it, change it, or ask the Agent to teach you. ON EVERY DEVICE A hardware keyboard with VS Code, IntelliJ and Xcode Keymaps. A tablet layout with panels you arrange. Your Projects live in one Cloud Container, so you pick up where you left off on a phone, a tablet or in a web browser. 18 LANGUAGES Java, Python, C, C++, C#, Dart, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Shell, Swift, Ruby, Go, Kotlin, Lua, Haskell, Rust, Scala. FREE, PRO AND CREDITS Free: the code editor, Run, the Linux terminal with package installs, 1,000+ examples, the free Templates, the Agent on the Standard model with 100 Starter credits, and Generate with AI Agent. Pro: a Cloud Container with up to 4 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 8 GB disk (4× the free one), Docker, GUI apps over VNC, the in-app Browser, Git, SFTP upload, keyboard toolbar customization, two more editor themes, every example and every Template, 500 credits a month and the Smart model. Credits: Agent Tasks spend credits. Every account gets 100 Starter credits once, Pro adds 500 a month, and credit Packs are sold in the app. Bring your own API key and Tasks on it spend no credits. Terms of Service: https://www.codesnack-ide.com/terms-of-services Privacy Policy: https://www.codesnack-ide.com/privacy-policy Discord: https://discord.gg/FKmzpuqUnZ

About

eNES

Relive classic NES and SNES gaming on iOS with this lightweight retro emulator. Enjoy features like automatic saving, external controller support, and customizable on-screen controls for an optimized nostalgic experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic saving and auto-load
  • External controller compatibility
  • Customizable on-screen controller
  • Audio filtering and sampling
  • Scanline visualization
  • Automatic .nes file import
  • Battery optimization
Features
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eNES plays NES and SNES games from your own files, all in one app. Import, tap, play. Features: • NES and SNES in a single app • Your own library: import .nes, .sfc and .smc files, or open them straight from Files • Save states, autosave and auto-load of your last save: pick up right where you left off • On-screen controls you can customize: opacity, size and skin • Turbo A/B buttons (PRO) • Scanline filters, CRT filters and color palettes (PRO) • Haptic feedback • External controllers, including pads iOS doesn't treat as standard. Touch buttons hide while one is connected (you can turn this off) • TAS tools: record and replay your inputs, frame by frame • Play on Apple Watch (NES) • Reset from inside the game • Manage or cancel your subscription from Settings; PRO keeps working offline • Available in 33 languages Free with ads. The optional PRO upgrade removes them and unlocks extra features. eNES is an independent app, not affiliated with any hardware maker. No games are included; use your own files. Terms: https://mattials.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mattials.com/privacy/

Screenshots

CodeSnack IDE4 screens
eNES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CodeSnack IDE at none against eNES's shown. CodeSnack IDE also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). eNES's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CodeSnack IDE sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and eNES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CodeSnack IDE against 4.4 for eNES. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeSnack IDE has 1.6K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of CodeSnack IDE's written reviews are positive against 37% of eNES's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeSnack IDE ships an update every 5 days, eNES every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CodeSnack IDE versus eNES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeSnack IDEeNES
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings) — better4.4 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better185
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#101 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB14 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMobibean, LLCMattia La Spina

Customer experience

CodeSnack IDE

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative20.9%

eNES

All ratings183 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative49.1%

User reviews

CodeSnack IDE

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent IDE for mobile
  • 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
  • 💡 Supports multiple programming languages
  • 👍 Great for beginners and quick coding
  • 👍 Organized and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🐛 Inconsistent library and file management

eNES

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great emulator for retro games
  • 🚀 Supports Dendy, Sega, and SNES games
  • 📦 Lightweight and easy to use
  • 🌟 Good support from developers
  • ✅ No ads reported by one user

Room to improve

  • 👎 Controls are difficult and unresponsive
  • 👎 Directional buttons are problematic
  • 👎 Games often unplayable due to controls
  • 👎 Lacks essential buttons like reset
  • 👎 Some games have missing audio tracks

Bugs and requests

CodeSnack IDE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to paste into terminal
  • Screens randomly darkening
  • Incompatibility issues with certain devices and OS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more programming languages
  • Improve offline functionality and local file storage
  • Implement better version control and GitHub integration
  • Allow more customization options for themes and settings
  • Enhance terminal and console functionality

eNES

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Reset button missing
  • Games cannot be restarted
  • Audio issues with missing tracks
  • Back button doesn't work occasionally
  • Diagonal directions don't work
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  • No fluid switch for directions
  • Left direction sometimes doesn't work
  • App turns off while playing
  • ROMs larger than 200K not supported
  • Games crash randomly
  • Files don't exist or are corrupted error
  • Unable to press A and B buttons simultaneously
  • Cannot add ROMs easily
  • Some ROMs don't load
  • App crashes when trying to open ROMs
  • App closes unexpectedly
  • App doesn't recognize touch input properly
  • Main menu swipe doesn't work well

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add Game Genie codes function
  • Improve D-pad for sliding
  • Add customization to button layout
  • Support for Bluetooth controllers
  • Add reset button functionality
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  • Improve ROM compatibility
  • Add a file manager
  • Support for custom skins
  • More image output settings
  • Ability to change background color
  • Support for 8-directional controls
  • Add import function/directory
  • Fix A and B button simultaneous press
  • Add turbo button functionality
  • Add corner buttons

In-app purchases

12 purchases

CodeSnack IDE

Subscriptions12
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Core$4.991 Month
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  • Advanced$15.991 Month
  • Ultimate$19.991 Month
  • Premium (6 months)$29.996 Months
  • Pro (annual, introductory)$29.991 Year
  • Premium (annual)$39.991 Year
  • Pro (annual limited offer)$39.991 Year
  • Core$44.991 Year
  • Pro (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Advanced$143.991 Year
2 purchases

eNES

Subscriptions2
  • eNES PRO mounth sub$0.991 Month
  • eNES Subscription yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is CodeSnack IDE free?
CodeSnack IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eNES free?
eNES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeSnack IDE or eNES?
CodeSnack IDE is rated higher. CodeSnack IDE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while eNES averages 4.4 from 185 ratings.
Do CodeSnack IDE or eNES have ads?
eNES shows ads; CodeSnack IDE does not.
Which is updated more often, CodeSnack IDE or eNES?
CodeSnack IDE ships an update every 5 days, and eNES every 3 weeks. Most recently, CodeSnack IDE was updated on October 25, 2026 and eNES on October 25, 2026.

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